Ask HN: Any good productivity tools out there?

Not sure about digital tools, but I’ve leaned more into analog methods, specifically the Pomodoro technique.

I started with short intervals and gradually built up to 90-minute and sometimes longer focus sessions (which I wouldn’t recommend for everyone). For most people, 20 minutes of focused work followed by a 5-minute break is a great entry point. It’s simple, low-tech, and surprisingly effective at training your brain to lock in.